PH scraps pre-departure RT-PCR test for fully vaxxed, boostered tourists

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 05/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Starting May 30, the Philippine government will no longer require a COVID-19 pre-departure test for incoming passengers who are fully vaccinated and had received at least one booster shot. The Palace announced Friday that the Inter-Agency…

PB to hold special session to meet Duque, IATF-EID team of experts

Mae Fhel Gom-os 06/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Board will move the scheduled Monday session with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and his team of medical and technical experts to a special session on Tuesday, June 29. Duque…

It’s final: Drivers, passengers of private cars required to wear face masks

Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @CMarquezINQ 02/05/2021

MANILA, Philippines — It’s final. It is now required for both drivers and their passengers to wear face masks even inside private vehicles, and regardless if they are from the same household, the government said on Friday.…

Cebu City hopes to remain under ECQ

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is hoping that the city will remain under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) despite the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) that the city…

Gullas to consult stakeholders regarding GCQ in Talisay City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas said he plans to meet with the stakeholders to discuss the recommendation of the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to put the city…

Duterte approves IATF recommendation placing Cebu City under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until May 31

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has recommended placing Cebu City under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until May 30, 2020. President Rodrigo Duterte has already given his approval to…

IATF: ECQ to stay in Cebu, 8 other areas until May 15

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF – EID) announced that nine areas, including Cebu, will remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15. Presidential Spokesperson and lawyer Harry Roque…

IATF: Extend ECQ to May 15 in Cebu, other ‘high risk’ areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) must remain in Cebu and 28 other areas in the country, the national government recommended on Friday, April 24, 2020. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Friday that the national…

DOH: ‘Less than 10’ Koreans from Daegu remain in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) said most of the 26 South Koreans in Cebu who flew in from Daegu City last February 25 have returned to their country. DOH Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario…

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